Course Title
Cell Biology
Course Description
Fundamental cellular, subcellular, and molecular characteristics of animal cells are studied in this course. Included are specific studies on cellular organelles, the cytoskeleton, cellular and intracellular membranes, intracellular transport, cell signaling, the cell nucleus, and protein synthesis, and protein structure and function. Also emphasized are current techniques used in 352 cell biology, such as Southern, Northern, and Western Blots, PCR, RNA interference, and Immunofluorescent confocal microscopy.
Pass/Fail Only?
No
Faculty Permission Required?
No
Credit Hours Min
3
Credit Hours Max
3
Instructional Method
Face-To-Face
Prerequisite
Fulfill ANY of the following requirements:
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
OR
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
Corequisite
Enroll in the following Courses:
Name
Learning Objective 1
Objective
ask questions about cell structure and function
Name
Learning Objective 2
Objective
understand how these questions can be addressed using modern research techniques in cell biology
Name
Learning Objective 3
Objective
gain insight into the relevance of cell biological research to modern biology and medical science
Name
Learning Objective 4
Objective
gain further knowledge into and build upon your understanding of the basic components of cell structure and function
Name
Learning Objective 5
Objective
read, analyze, and assess primary research papers in the field of cell biology